2,3-Pentanedione (Standard) is an analytical standard intended for research and analytical applications. It is a common constituent of synthetic flavorings, used to impart butter, strawberry, caramel, fruit, rum, or cheese flavors in various food products. It also occurs naturally as a fermentation product in beer, wine, and yogurt, and is released during coffee bean roasting.
- Analytical standard for research and analytical applications
- Used in qualitative, quantitative and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC and MS
- Appearance: Liquid (Density: 0.9571 g/cm3)
- Color: Light yellow to yellow
- Structure classification: Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids
- Initial source: Plants other families, Microorganisms
- Used to impart a butter, strawberry, caramel, fruit, rum, or cheese flavor in beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatins, and puddings